26CRDWBCLULL-0020G - CanAm 6x6 Defender

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure a 2026 Can-Am Defender 6x6 Limited utility task vehicle or an approved equivalent through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The solicitation requires vendors to be authorized manufacturer representatives capable of providing manufacturer warranties for the specified vehicle. Detailed technical specifications must be submitted with quotes, and any deviations from the original specifications must be clearly documented. The procurement timeline indicates the RFQ opened on January 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM CST, with a closing deadline of January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The vehicle is to be delivered by June 1, 2026, to the Bays Branch Wildlife Unit located at 3123 200th Street, Panora, Iowa 50216. Bidders must complete required questions covering contact information, business history, specification acceptance, terms and conditions acceptance, and payment terms. The procurement follows standard shipping conditions with FOB Destination and prepaid freight requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not mention incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Payment terms are governed by Iowa Code 8A.514, which allows the State of Iowa sixty days to remit payment on submitted invoices, with potential opportunities for vendors to offer early payment discounts at fifteen or thirty days. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the solicitation is for a single utility vehicle procurement. Vendors must acknowledge and accept standard DNR contract conditions and general conditions as part of their bid submission. The procurement appears to be a straightforward vehicle acquisition for the DNR's wildlife management operations, with clear expectations for vendor qualifications, vehicle specifications, and delivery requirements.